£17,000 | | |
Status: | Available |
Tax Status: | Tax Exempt |
Location: |
Aylesbury Buckinghamshire UK [View Map] |
This is a twelve passenger skippered trip boat, a 38' David Piper cruiser stern, built in 1995 and converted in 2017, with a 25hp Beta Marine engine.
The business which is based in Aylesbury, has been well developed over the last six and a half years and has much local support from the town council and local community.
It currently runs all year round, with school holidays being the busiest times. You need two people to operate the trips which are 1.5 hours long as dictated by the layout of the Aylesbury Arm, where it operates, and the winding hole. The trip travels through two locks, turns and returns and, currently, the owner invites customers to learn how to operate a lock and this is very popular. As per the licence and insurance requirements you will need a helmsman certificate.
It is very popular with families, and generally speaking it appeals to all generations. The customer base includes special needs groups, social groups and families. The trip boat has hosted mini wedding receptions, being close to the Registrars, baby showers, sedate hen parties and local brownie and scout groups. The appeal of a boat trip is universal.
It would be classed as a part-time income as the autumn and winter are the quietest times and very weather dependent.
This business has a very good following and standing in the community, there is no competition for miles around, the nearest being in Northamptonshire. There is a large market available as Aylesbury is not a small town. We have also had people travel from Luton, High Wycombe, Beaconsfield and surrounds.
Advertising is via a fb page - The Little Trip Boat, and is the only advertising. Is has a strong following and worth looking at the reviews, photos and adverts.
The owner would like this business to continue in Aylesbury, which is a very big ask. Not only as it would be easy for the buyer to take over the reins, as everything is set up, but also this could be developed more over the coming years. The reason for the sale is the seller has reached retirement age.
The trip boat can also be sold without the business element and price would be negotiable.
Vessel type: | Narrowboat |
Designer: | David Piper |
Builder: | David Piper |
Make: | Piper |
Model: | 38 Cruiser Stern |
Fit Out: | The Boatshop, Linslade |
Constructed: | 1995 |
No. of engines: | 1 |
Engine model: | Beta Marine |
Fuel type: | Diesel |
Drive type: | Stern drive |
Length over all: | 38' |
Hull material: | Steel |
Hull type: | Flat bottom |
Hull colour: | red/black/white |
Bench seating on either side internally, cubicle containing basin and space for a Porta Potti or similar.
25hp Beta Marine regularly serviced
Two fire extinguishers bow and stern.
Note: Indicated location is approximate general area only.